Vocabulary Entry

edict

|noun • verb

noun

An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

Example Sentences

"The king issued an edict prohibiting the use of fireworks in the city."

"An edict from the government mandated all citizens to wear masks in public places."

"The ancient scroll contained a royal edict that granted land to the church."

verb

Example Sentences

"The committee decided to edict a new policy regarding workplace conduct."

"He was tasked with edicting the terms of the new agreement."

"The mayor will edict a curfew in response to the recent disturbances."